HEARTINESS

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

I. (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The quality of hearty sincerity

Synonyms:

heartiness; wholeheartedness

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("heartiness" is a kind of...):

sincerity (the quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical)

Derivation:

hearty (without reservation)

hearty (showing warm and heartfelt friendliness)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Active strength of body or mind

Synonyms:

dynamism; heartiness; vigor; vigour

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Hypernyms ("heartiness" is a kind of...):

strength (the property of being physically or mentally strong)

Derivation:

hearty (consuming abundantly and with gusto)

hearty (endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health)

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Context examples:

No attempt at defiance being made, however, her face gradually relaxed, and became so pleasant, that I was emboldened to kiss and thank her; which I did with great heartiness, and with both my arms clasped round her neck.